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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,364.16, 6,019.96 and 2,746.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,364.16, 6,019.96 and 2,746.48 is: 3,788.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,364.16 : 6,019.96 = 2,746.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,364.16/6,019.96 = 2,746.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,364.16x = 6,019.96 × 2,746.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,364.16x = 16,533,699.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,533,699.74/4,364.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,788.52

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